Powering AI: Beyond the Hype | Hosted Roundtable

​Powering AI: Beyond the Hype

The rapid growth of AI is driving an unprecedented surge in energy demand, with data centers emerging as one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity consumption globally. While headlines focus on scale, the real challenge lies in how this demand is met — reliably, affordably, and sustainably.

​Behind the hype, critical questions remain: where will the power come from, can grids keep up with increasingly concentrated loads, and what role will new infrastructure, on-site generation, and energy optimization play in shaping the next wave of AI deployment?

​This roundtable brings together leaders across energy, technology, and infrastructure to explore how the AI boom is reshaping power systems — and what it will take to move from ambition to execution.

​Hosted by Sightline Climate this exclusive rountable is part of the Growth Meets Industry (GMI) series at the 7th Energy Tech Summit - an invite-only side event bringing together corporate leaders, strategic investors, startups, and policymakers to spark high-impact partnerships across the energy value chain.

​Discussion moderators: Lauren De Meulemeester, Client Lead - EMEA & APAC at Sightline Climate and Charles Bondu, Lead Analyst, New Technologies at Sightline Climate

​Target Audience

​Corporates: Big Tech hyperscalers, data center operators, utilities IPPs, grid operators, energy infrastructure providers

​Investors: Infrastructure funds, energy transition funds, growth investors in data center & energy platforms, strategic CVCs

​Seats are limited. Submit your registration for approval.